Fleeting artistic season

November is over. 

Looking back, it was the busiest month this year so far for me.

As a leaf watcher, it was like racing with the speed of turning colors of leaves.

And besides, there were art events and a jazz concert where I enjoyed myself a lot.

The 12th of November was Art Exhibition of Y’s kindergarten.

The theme of Y’s class was “Four Seasons."

Snow sculptures made of clay, Bamboo shoot, Memory of Sport Day;Paraballoon,
Fireworks, Birthday is April

“Opening the door to the magic land” was created by the members of 
the eldest Lavender Class.

The coloring speed of the foliage accelerated next week.
Feast of autumn colors everywhere.

In my neighborhood, I was marveled at the transforming landscape 

to dazzling array of yellow, orange, gold, red and purple.

I walk this road almost every day.

The two photos below are scenes from the nearby park

where another Y likes to play around.

On the 18th, I went to another Y’s first art exhibition at his kindergarten.

4-year-old boy Y's works

From other classes, I will pick up "Animal Land” created by one of  
the eldest classes.

Drawings and papier maches of animals

Incidentally, when it comes to the illustrations of animals,
I’m a fan of the works of Brian Wildsmith.

From the picture books by Brian Wildsmith

The joint work of all the kindergartners was The Rolling Rice Ball,

one of Japanese folk tales.

The next day, I was at the jazz concert of my friend.

Some of her songs were my favorites and the place was swinging.

♪Swinging and dancing leaves ♬

The following week, it got colder with each rain.

I found subtle artistic autumn leaves on the wet wood-deck from my living room.

Another art on the water surface.

The 23rd of November, I went to Art Exhibition of F's elementary school.

This year’s theme was “Our town, Exciting Shopping Mall.”

The sixth graders created their favorite shops; 

the first graders created people who are strolling around or shopping.

All the works by the students were displayed at the gymnasium.

November was not only for art but also for sports.
My son, F's father, completed Osaka Full Marathon last Sunday.
The runners ran through the Osaka City tinted with autumn colors
starting from the Osaka Castle Park to finish at INTEX OSAKA.

Photos of TV screen

November passed that way.
The work of raking fallen leaves will continue for a while.

This is my last post this year.

My daughter will stay at my home with her son and the newborn baby

after she gives life to a baby in early December.

I won't have enough time for blogging and commenting after she has a baby.

See you in February next year.

Thank you for your visits and kind, encouraging, or inspiring comments throughout the year.

Wish you a joyful Holiday Season and a peaceful New Year.

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